What Is A Limiting Reagent In Chemistry?

What Is A Limiting Reagent In Chemistry?In this article I am going to talk about what is a limiting reagent in chemistry. This is actually the first real challenge for chemists, to try and define what it is we are doing. There are so many different definitions are going to be correct for you.If you have ever seen a colorless liquid that is a liquid by any other name, it has probably been called a 'bromine'. This isn't a true limiting reagent, but it could possibly be one. Bromine is used in various processes where the reaction can take place and then be completed after that.It can be used in conjunction with the reaction to create sulfuric acid. However, if you are working with hydrogen gas, you need sulfuric acid. It is going to take some time before you can actually reach this sort of chemicals from the earth. At least the high temperatures of the reaction will help speed up the process.There are quite a few things that can be done with sulfuric acid. If you wanted to put it into a glass, you could pour some into a mixture of sodium hydroxide and water, which would create a solution of hydrogen and acid. It is going to be more unstable than that, but you can use it to dissolve a metal like platinum. That would work as well.The second method of using sulfuric acid is creating a ceramic coating on a block of steel or stainless steel. The reaction is going to be going to combine sulfuric acid with nickel or manganese in order to form a new compound. Then the nickel and manganese will interact with a certain component of the oxide that is left over from the chemical reaction.If you are asking what is a limiting reagent in chemistry, you would be glad to know that it is not a reagent in which you mix and use up your precious metals. It is a term used to describe a chemical that is used to test and measure the reactions taking place. It can be an oxygen-based one or a nitric-based one.Nitric acid has the potential to cause some very nasty reactions when used on hum an skin. That is why you should always wear rubber gloves and goggles when working with it.

Learning How to Sing Getting Rid of the Culture of Fear

Learning How to Sing Getting Rid of the Culture of Fear Sign up successful In fact, we all know how to play music. We all know how to sing. Just as we all know how to express how we feel to those we love, or what to eat when we are hungry. In India, I heard that the first thing any music student learns, whether he or she is an instrumentalist or not, is how to sing. It is believed that the voice is the most basic and primary of all the instruments. Another concept they have there is that of “sadhana,” or “a practice that brings one joy and happiness.” In certain Indian musical traditions, the success of a performance or concert is judged not by technical execution, but by the state of mind that is reached while playing and singing. The happier everyone gets while singing and playing, the more successful the concert. I’d like to see this approach become more common here in North America. Singing and the Culture of Fear I often think about where exactly we learned to be fearful of making sound. I wonder if it was from other kids in school making fun of us when we talked or used our voice, or maybe it was a music teacher we had that made us feel like we were “not doing it correctly,” or maybe the fear just got passed down from our parents, who learned it from their parents, and so on down the line all the way back to some guy in Germany who decided that music should only be played by the professionals on stage, while everyone else listens.  Whatever it is, I think it is safe to reverse the progression now. I am not against performance and the development of technical skill. This is a beautiful and wonderful thing, and something that I hope continues forever into the future. But what I would like to see is this fear of expression being transmuted into joy and excitement, the natural by-products of practicing music. So here are some questions that I would like to ask you: Would you like to sing? Would you like to play your instrument before an audience? Would you like to share your music with your friends, your community, and the folks you know? Do you feel afraid at the thought of doing this? And more importantly, do you think that this fear you feel is a signal that you shouldn’t go ahead and do it anyway or that you should? I encourage all you music students out there (that’s everyone on the planet and beyond) to go ahead and share the music inside you with everyone. Even if your voice shakes. Even if your palms sweat. Even if it feels like you are walking to your funeral. In the end, it’s not about whether you were out of tune or not. It’s not about the feedback you receive from others. It’s not really about what you sound like at all. But it’s about the fact that you had the courage to do what you felt inspired to do, no matter the result, and the connections, growth, and fun you had while doing it. Daniel has performed, studied, and taught music for many years across the country. He plays mostly strings, the bass, cello, and guitar, but loves all sorts of instruments, including the voice. He loves helping his students see past the fears that often hold us back, to the light beyond. He currently lives and teaches music lessons in Grass Valley, Northern California.  Learn more about Daniel  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by Thomas Beck

A Review of GRE Test Prep Options

A Review of GRE Test Prep Options GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog With so many GRE test prep options available, it can be hard to know where to start looking. Hopefully this outline of the types of options available will help you get an idea of what would work best for you. Option # 1: Self-study If you prefer to learn on your own from books or online study materials, then you may be fine preparing yourself without any help. This allows you to set your own schedule and pace and focus on the areas that you most need to improve, and the prices of test-prep books and programs are fairly reasonable. If you make this decision, though, you should definitely start well in advance of taking the test, and be realistic with yourself about whether you have the ability to follow through. Set a definite date to start your study program, and give yourself one or two weeks to evaluate your progress. If you find yourself procrastinating or not making satisfactory progress, then you should consider a guided option. Option #1.5: Online Study Courses We call this option 1.5 because it’s really a subset of option #1 â€" using an online GRE prep course to supplement, or perhaps to define, your process of self-studying. There are a variety of interesting online GRE prep courses to consider, such as theGRE prep course offered byBenchPrepor theGRE course offered byMagoosh. These courses provide structure, convenience, and because they are online, typically far more practice than can fit into a physical test prep book. Option # 2: Group classes Group classes provide the benefit of both guidance and accountability, but provide limited availability. You will probably pay more for this option than you would to study on your own, but you will potentially get more value. You should try this if you think working along with a group will help you. Another way to think about group classes is that they provide the basics, and perhaps most of the content that you might describe as medium difficulty. So, if you’re looking to get an average or above average GRE score, a prep class is a good tool. However, a group class has to be conducted at a speed that works for everyone in the class. So, it’s probably too fast for the below average student who’s struggling, and too slow for the high scoring student. In other words, the experience isn’t personalized or customized. You can ask questions here and there, but not too many, because the class has to keep moving forward for everyone else. Option # 3: Private tutoring This is likely to be the most expensive option overall, but will also provide the most value in terms of flexibility and personal guidance. This is also the most realistic option if you are feeling particularly stuck or are short on time. Or, if you’re actually a really good test taker and need help mastering the most advanced concepts, a private GRE tutor is probably a good investment. You can meet with a tutor either in person or online, and wherever you are you will find a wide range to choose from. MyGuruprides itself on providing the best quality GRE test prep tutors available, so if you would like our help, get in touch with us today. However, we only want to work with students who seem well suited to working with a GRE tutor. Nobody wins if a student is convinced to work with a tutor when a prep class would have worked better for him or her. --DaneDormiois an online tutor and academic coach who helps students get the most out of school and life. You can find more articles and resources on his blog atwww.synergy-tutoring.com. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

Ways to Give News in English - Secrets of a Good Conversation

Ways to Give News in English - Secrets of a Good Conversation Learn different ways to give news in English and improve your speaking skills.News is something most of us can not live without. Whether it is the local, national or  international news we crave it (really want it). However, not all news, as we well know, is  good news and often we receive bad news. So here are some ways for talking about the news in English. These expressions will help you in English conversation when you either have to deliver  (give)  good and bad news or receive it.There are many different ways to give news in English whether it is good or bad. Some people are better than others at delivering bad news and normally most people do not have a problem giving good news. Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: Ways to Give News in English I have listed below the expressions we can use to give both  good and bad news followed by a quick situation that may give rise to such a statement.  Then I have followed that with typical responses we use for both bad and good news with  some appropriate words. In many situations where the news is not seriously bad or so  excitingly good then more reserved or calmer responses are more appropriate (like too  bad, how awful or that’s unfortunate) but where the news is extreme then the response is  usually similar:wow, that’s wonderfulamazingoh poor youI am really really sorry… Giving Good News in English I’M REALLY PLEASED TO TELL YOU…you have been awarded a bonus by the  management in recognition of your achievements this year.I’VE GOT A BIT OF GOOD NEWS TO TELL YOU…  we are going to have a baby! Isn’t  that wonderful. I am so excited.I’VE GOT SOME GOOD / BRILLIANT / GREAT / WONDERFUL / SPLENDID NEWS FOR  YOU…depending how big the news is you can use a number of adjectives  and their superlative form to pass on (give) your good news.YOU KNOW WHAT! I’VE GOT A BIT OF GREAT NEWS FOR YOU…you know that old car in the garage that we have been trying to sell for months? Well someone at last has seen the advert came around earlier today and offered us the price we were asking!!GREAT NEWS FOR YOU…you are in the team for the next match.You played  well last week and you deserve your place. Ways to Give News in English Giving Bad News in English I’M AFRAID I’VE GOT SOME BAD NEWS FOR YOU…you are not being considered for  the vacancy in the accounts department. I am really sorry but another  candidate with more experience has been offered the job.I’M SORRY I’VE GOT A BIT OF BAD NEWS TO TELL YOU..I had an accident in the car  on the way to work today. It wasn’t really my fault and there was nothing I  could do. The car in front of me stopped suddenly .I braked and the car  behind me ran in to the back of me and has damaged the bumperI REALLY DON’T KNOW HOW TO SAY IT, BUT …I am sorry I don’t think we can be  together anymore. I have met someone else and I think our relationship has  gone as far as it could go..I’M SORRY TO HAVE TO SAY THIS, BUT …your work is just not good enough. You  work hard but there Are too many mistakes and we constantly have to  correct it. We feel it would be better for you and us if you moved on and  found another job.I REALLY FEEL BAD TO HAVE TO SAY THIS, BUT …its either me or t he cat! The cat  does not like me and I am constantly cleaning hair off my clothes. It is old  and smells and I am not comfortable with the way it looks at me. I know you  have had it a long time but.. Ways to Reply to News in English Responding to Good News in English WOW, THAT’S SOUNDS EXCITING!When do you move? What are you going to do  with your apartment and car? Have you told your parents yet?THAT’S GREAT!I’ll book the hotel now and the flights and we can look on  line to see what we can do when we get there. It will be great to have a  break.HOW FANTASTIC!Wow, a baby. After all this time.  I cannot wait to tell my  friends.WHAT FANTASTIC / GOOD / BRILLIANT / GREAT / WONDERFUL / SPLENDID NEWS!I am  sure you are thrilled. When did you hear? How did you react when you  heard?THAT’S GOOD / BRILLIANT / GREAT / WONDERFUL / SPLENDID NEWS!Same as above.THAT SOUNDS LIKE GREAT NEWS!you must be over the moon. It’s a great  opportunity for you and your family.CONGRATULATIONS!It could not have happened to a nicer person. Well  deserved.THAT’S WONDERFUL / FANTASTIC!We must go out and have a few beers to  celebrate. You are buying!I’M GLAD TO HEAR THAT!I needed some good news to start the week. Let’s  hope this continues for the rest of the year!Great news!Incredible!Superb!Sounds great!Lucky you!Oh, how wonderful!I can’t believe that!All of these single word responses can be used in any good news situation no matter what the occasion is. How to Respond to Good News in English Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: Responding to Bad News in English I’M AWFULLY SORRY THAT…it had to be you that had to tell me.  I know it cannot  be easy. What happened exactly?I’M SORRY TO HEAR THATWhen are you leaving? Where will you go? Will you  write to me and keep in touch?I’M SORRY TO HEAR SUCH TERRIBLE NEWSIt must be very upsetting for you. Is  there anything I can do to help? If you need anything all you need to do is  ask and I will be happy to help if I can.MY GOODNESS!I was not expecting that. Don’t you think you are over  reacting a little? It’s only a cat!I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!Your work was always good and your boss always seemed  happy with you. Are you sure there was no other reasonPOOR YOU!you must me devastated. But you know you will get another job  quickly. You are too good at what you do.I DO SYMPATHIZE WITH YOUIt’s not easy to hear bad news like that but you  seem to be taking it as well as could be expected under the circumstances.PLEASE, ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYLosing a parent is never easy even at  such a gre at age. At least it was pain free in the end.I KNOW HOW YOU MUST BE FEELINGI lost my father a few years ago and I still  think of him a lot.THAT MUST BE AWFULHow did it happen?  Did they break in when you were  asleep or when you were out. My god at least you were not injured.OH, DEAR!That’s too bad and we were looking forward to meeting up with you. Never mind we can re arrange it when you are feeling better.TOO BAD!We would all have enjoyed meeting you. But look we are going to  meet up more regularly now and so there will be another chance to catch  up next month.THAT’S AWFUL / A PITY / UNFORTUNATEBut if there is not too much damage  perhaps it won’t cost so much and the insurance will pay for most of the  repairs.

How To Build Up The Skills Employers Think Students Lack

How To Build Up The Skills Employers Think Students Lack Image via blog.shepell.com Relax before you speak and make sure you clarify whatever is being said. Miscommunication often leads to problems in the workplace. Lastly, empathize and always be positive. Talk to all your coworkers in a constructive tone and you will receive the same back. Remember, everyone has different points of view so always keep that in the back of your mind when conversing. Understand where the other person is coming from. If you follow these small tips, your interpersonal skills will greatly improve and have a positive impact in your work environment. In addition, problem-solving was another skill employers mentioned that they found college graduates lacking. This is not just doing math problems; this refers to analytical thinking. The first step in improving your problem-solving skills is to fully understand the problem. According to wikihow.com: “If you don’t properly understand the problem, your solutions may be ineffective or fail entirely. To define the problem you will have to ask questions and look at different angles. For example, is there one problem or actually several? Can you restate the problem in your own words?” This means you will probably also have to gather more information. In order to get a clear picture of everything, you need to know everything. Once that is done is when you can begin the second step making a plan. When you start formulating a plan, look at your gathered information as a whole and order its importance. Following that, you can start drafting multiple solutions. It is important to have choices; it gives you more options to solve the problem. That way you are not stuck trying to make one solution work. According to wikihow.com: “Use analogies and similarities. Try to find a resemblance with a previously solved or common problem. If you can find commonalities between your situation and one youve dealt with before, you may be able to adapt some of the solutions for use now.” Once you have planned out a couple solutions, evaluate them and pick one. Now you have to implement it. When you put your plan into practice, do a trial-run first (if you can). See how it works for a few days or weeks, depending on what the original problem was. Review the results and if nothing has changed, you go back to the drawing board, or try out one of your other options. Make adjustments as you go along; new problems always arise. There are other ways to work on your problem-solving skills as well. According to wikihow.com: “Play video games. Video games have been portrayed as intellectually lazy for a long time. However, new research shows that playing video games can improve parts of thinking like spatial perception, reasoning and memory.” Choose the game wisely, as obviously not all video games are suitable for training your problem-solving skills. Try a puzzle game or a role-playing game, something that makes you think. In addition, try taking up a hobby that forces you to do some strategic thinking. This includes chess, learning a foreign language, Sudoku, or web design. Tackling interpersonal problem-solving skills, the most answered in the said survey, will improve your meaning in the work place. Therefore, your employers will be happy and the transition from college to the working world will be smoother.

OC Tutoring Tips Four Tips For a Better Study Session

OC Tutoring Tips Four Tips For a Better Study Session Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: How to Make the Most Out of Your Study Session Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: How to Make the Most Out of Your Study Session No matter how smart you are, odds are you’ll have to invest some of your time studying for your classes. Studying is a big part of being a student, and a key to success when it comes time to take exams. Studying is also essential for students preparing to take the ACT, SAT, or any other form of entrance exam. Below are four tips to help you make the most out of your study sessions. 1. Mute All Distractions Checking your Instagram every few minutes? Is the TV on in the other room and you can’t stop listening to it? Whatever the distraction may be, it’s best to put it on mute so you can concentrate. Remember that where you study matters. If you’re going to try and study in the living room while your siblings gossip and watch TV, you’re not going to retain what you are learning. A solution would be to study at the library, which is always a calm and quiet oasis for students. What about that phone? There are apps that you can use to block websites such as Instagram and Facebook for a certain amount of time. Shutting these distractions off completely will make for a much more productive study session. 2. Make Sure You Are Organized Once you finally get the willpower to sit down and study, the last thing you want is to get up and look for something. Before beginning your study session, make sure you have all of the right materials, books, notes, etc. that you will need. Keep the documents organized   so you’re not scrambling through a bunch of papers the whole time. A little organization can go a long way. 3. Take breaks If you plan on studying for a few hours, it’s important to take breaks so you don’t overload the system. Leave your phone and computer inside and take a quick walk around the neighborhood. Just don’t take too many breaks (READ: 10 Reason Why You Need a Summer Tutor). 4. Use a private OC Tutor As mentioned in the previous tips, studying can be overwhelming. Do you have enough time? Are you forgetting about something? Have you mastered a topic enough to move on to the next one? These are all questions that a private Orange County tutor can help you answer. By assessing your workload and how you performed on past tests, our tutors will make sure you are focusing on the right things while studying. Further, our private OC tutors are full of tips and insights when it comes to studying and test taking, which is why they’ve been so successful in their academic careers. Our private OC tutors are here to help you with studying, test prep, and anything else you could need help with in your academic career. Call TutorNerds today for more information. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.

Why College Students Need To Watch The State Of The Union Tonight And In The Future

Why College Students Need To Watch The State Of The Union Tonight And In The Future Photo Via: http://merjeo.com Tonight at 8 p.m. central on all major networks and cable news channels, President Obama will be delivering his final State of the Union address to Republican-controlled congress an electorate that looks forward to replacing him in the coming election. While for younger audiences, the State of the Union can be a very drawn out, bland speech full of nothing but empty promises for the future, tonight’s address is promised to be different. According to a White House preview of the speech, we will be listening to more of a reflection on the past few years, what was done right and what voters can expect to look for in the coming election. In many ways, the Address will be an explanation of what has been promised, and what has in turn been delivered. The speech will touch upon health care, same-sex marriage, environmental policy, war, economic recovery and the improved job numbers. Of course, the speech will also touch upon gun violence, an issue the President has taken a personal interest in. For emphasis, a seat in the House gallery will be left unused, symbolizing the victims of gun violence in the U.S. But perhaps the most useful aspect of tonight’s State of the Union is the election implications. The speech will deliver a Democratic agenda, most likely alluding to a future in which Hillary Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, is running the country. According to the White House press secretary, “The president’s main focus will be on the opportunities and challenges that are facing the country not just in the year ahead, but what’s critical are the kinds of decisions that we make now will have a significant impact on not just the next generation of Americans but future generations of Americans.” Which leads me to my point: why should college students watch? To many, this State of the Union will be nothing more than an iteration of the Democratic agenda and a defense of decisions made in the past seven years. While this is mostly true, there’s also much more to this speech than meets the eye. For one thing, most college students are the proper voting age, yet most of the student population won’t register to vote. One of the reasons for this lack of interest is largely a misunderstanding. Many students aren’t familiar with politics. They are either bored by them or just don’t care to learn. There won’t be a better opportunity to learn than tonight. A wide array of topics will be covered, demonstrating the topics typically up for debate come time for elections. Plus, this is a great opportunity for students to form their own opinions. The internet is ridden with anti-Obama quotes and comparisons between he and George W. Bush, which can effect impressionable minds. In tonight’s speech, students will hear exactly what was proposed and exactly what was done. Another, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons to watch tonight’s Address, is because of the party lines. While most students will identify with their parents’ respective parties, it’s important for them to choose for themselves, especially when it comes to their own interests. Republicans and Democrats can have very different viewpoints on education, which may or may not sway a student from their parents’ party to their own. Also, I urge Republicans to watch the debate, not only to critique Obama and dwell on the negatives, but to be open to the possibility that some positive outcomes were the result of Obama’s terms in office. The truth of the matter is: it’s done. He already did it. A majority elected him. We as a country, chose him to lead us. Bashing his presidency does nothing productive. Tonight is an opportunity to view the other side, to make evidenced judgments and to understand where there’s room for improvement in the coming election. Sure, many will view the Address as Democratic propaganda. But for those that want to start this year out positive that want to separate the good from the bad and make the necessary changes in the coming election the State of the Union is going to be a great place to do so. So make time tonight, educate yourself and go into this next election well aware of the issues at hand. Know what you personally want to see changed. Make an educated election decision. No matter what party you choose, that choice is yours alone. Take the opportunity to not only make a choice, but to make an informed choice.